What Community Resource Center does

Community Resource Center (CRC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization founded in 1979 and headquartered at 650 2nd Street, Encinitas, California, serving residents of coastal North County San Diego. The organization delivers wraparound services across four core domains: Food & Nutrition Services (a client-choice food pantry distributing 778,000 pounds of food to 6,590 people in 2025), Domestic Violence Services (Carol's House 24-bed emergency shelter, a 24/7 hotline answering 2,548 calls in 2025, Therapeutic Children's Center, Elder Abuse Services, and Latino Advocacy), Housing/Supportive Services (rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, case management with 6,667 sessions in 2025, CalFresh enrollment), and Counseling Services (3,201 sessions in 2025 including individual, children's, and support groups). In total, CRC reports serving more than 9,500 individuals annually across walk-in centers in Encinitas, Carlsbad, and San Marcos, supported by 1,087 volunteers logging 25,211 hours in 2024.

CRC's technology stack is limited to commercial SaaS tools rather than proprietary platforms: Calendly for appointment scheduling, Volgistics for volunteer management, GiveSmart for donations and events, Constant Contact for newsletters, Square for thrift-store point-of-sale, and BambooHR for HR. There is no public API, no proprietary software, and no disclosed AI/ML capability. Distribution combines physical access points (three service centers, two resale stores, a 24/7 hotline) with online intake (rental assistance application, donation forms) and referrals through San Diego County's Coordinated Entry System.

The revenue model is a diversified nonprofit mix. Earned/operating revenue sources include government grants and contracts (HUD Continuum of Care, California Office of Emergency Services, County of San Diego Health & Human Services Agency, and the cities of Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach, and Del Mar), individual donations (one-time, recurring, and planned giving including bequests, QCDs up to $108,000, and donor-advised funds at Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, and BNY Mellon), corporate and foundation partnerships (Transforming/Leading/Empowering/Sustaining tiers including Subaru Share the Love, SDG&E, and named family foundations), and resale-store revenue from two thrift stores in Encinitas and San Marcos. All client services are provided free of charge. CRC employs 101–250 staff and is in the middle of a 'One Community • One Heart' capital campaign that exceeded its $10.5M initial goal and is now targeting $14.1M for full renovation of the Encinitas campus.

Name

Community Resource Center

Legal name

Community Resource Center

Website

https://crcncc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Community Resource Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1979 in Encinitas, California, providing food assistance, domestic violence shelter, housing support, and counseling to low-income residents, seniors, and survivors in coastal North County San Diego, serving over 9,500 people annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Encinitas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Resale Store Revenue: CRC operates thrift/resale stores in Encinitas and San Marcos that generate critical funding for programs. Items are donated by the community and sold at affordable prices, with proceeds supporting CRC's social service programs.
2. Individual Donations: Direct financial contributions from individuals, including one-time gifts, monthly recurring donations, and planned giving through wills and trusts. Tax-deductible under 501(c)(3) status.
3. Government Grants and Contracts: Funding from government partners including California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES), County of San Diego, City of Carlsbad, City of Encinitas, City of Solana Beach, City of Del Mar, and HUD Continuum of Care Program to support specific programs.
4. Corporate and Foundation Partnerships: Annual partnerships, matching gifts, and grants from corporate partners and foundations including Transforming Partners, Leading Partners, Empowering Partners, and Sustaining Partners tiers.
5. Planned Giving and Estate Gifts: Legacy Circle program accepting bequests, retirement account beneficiary designations, charitable remainder trusts, and other planned giving arrangements.
6. Donor Advised Fund Distributions: Accepts distributions from donor advised funds at Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, and BNY Mellon for designated programs or greatest need.
7. Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD): Accepts direct IRA transfers from donors age 70½ and older, providing tax-free charitable gifts up to $108,000 annually per individual.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Community Resource Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free emergency assistance, food and nutrition through a client-choice pantry, domestic violence emergency shelter and 24/7 hotline, housing stability and rapid rehousing programs, and professional counseling services to low-income individuals, families, seniors, and survivors in coastal North County San Diego. The organization supplements its mission through two CRC Resale Stores that generate funding and provide affordable goods to the community.

Product overview

Community Resource Center is a nonprofit social services organization providing a comprehensive suite of programs addressing food insecurity, domestic violence, and homelessness in coastal North County San Diego. The organization operates from a multi-service hub in Encinitas with additional locations in Carlsbad and San Marcos. Core programs include the Food & Nutrition Center (client-choice food pantry), Carol's House domestic violence emergency shelter, Housing/Supportive Services (rapid rehousing and case management), and Counseling Services. Supporting programs include Resale Stores (thrift shops), Holiday Baskets, the Legacy Circle planned giving program, and Annual Partnerships. The organization also operates a 24-hour domestic violence hotline and provides prevention education, Elder Abuse Services, and Latino Advocacy Services. All programs work together to help neighbors create paths to healthy food, stable homes, and safe relationships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food & Nutrition Center A client-choice food pantry providing healthy, nutritious food to individuals and families who are food insecure, with three programs: First Light (ready-to-eat items), Client Choice Pantry (monthly grocery selection), and USDA Commodities distribution. Free for eligible North County San Diego residents.
• Carol's House Emergency Shelter A 24-bed emergency domestic violence shelter offering survivors a safe home for 45 to 60 days, with comprehensive supportive services including case management, food, legal advocacy, and counseling for families. Free for domestic violence survivors and their children.
• Housing / Supportive Services Connects participants to resources and helps them achieve housing and financial goals. Includes emergency shelter (Interfaith Shelter Network, Bridge Housing Motel Voucher), prevention and housing assistance (rapid rehousing), case management, CalFresh enrollment, employment assistance, and transportation/utility support. Free for eligible residents.
• Counseling Services Professional counseling providing empathic, dynamic, and solution-oriented support. Includes individual counseling, children's counseling with Animal Assisted Play Therapy, domestic violence support groups, men's survivor support group, and individualized parenting support. Free for clients.
• CRC Resale Stores Thrift stores in Encinitas and San Marcos that generate critical funding for CRC programs. Accept donated items and provide affordable goods to the community while helping reduce landfill waste. Open to the public.
• Therapeutic Children's Center (TCC) Provides a safe, healthy environment for children in domestic violence or counseling programs who are recovering from the effects of domestic violence. Offers counseling and therapeutic activities designed to promote age-appropriate childhood development and break the generational cycle of violence.
• 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline A 24/7 toll-free hotline (1-877-633-1112) staffed by trained professionals to answer questions, provide resources, check for shelter openings, and refer callers to available services in San Diego County. All calls remain strictly confidential.
• Elder Abuse Services Comprehensive support services for elder and dependent adult victims of crime (ages 60+), including referrals for food, shelter and healthcare, crisis intervention, safety planning, case management, counseling, emergency assistance funds, and legal advocacy.
• Latino Advocacy Services Advocacy services available to Latino survivors/victims of crime including intimate partner violence, assault, child or elder abuse. Provides comprehensive support in Spanish.

Quantifiable outcome

• 778,000 pounds of nutritious food distributed annually
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and supporting.

• OUR Arts FoundationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 March 2026Collaborating nonprofit for 'Banding Community Together' fundraising event on March 3, 2026 at Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach.
• Just in Time for Foster YouthminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 March 2026Collaborating nonprofit for 'Banding Community Together' fundraising event on March 3, 2026 at Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach.
• California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES)coreOthersGovernment funding partner providing emergency services funding to support CRC's domestic violence programs and emergency assistance.
• City of CarlsbadcoreOthersMunicipal partner providing funding and referrals for housing assistance and rapid rehousing programs serving Carlsbad residents.
• City of EncinitascoreOthersMunicipal partner providing funding and support for social services serving Encinitas residents.
• City of Solana BeachcoreOthersMunicipal partner providing support for programs serving Solana Beach residents including senior rental assistance.
• City of Del MarcoreOthersMunicipal partner providing support for social services in Del Mar.
• County of San Diego Health & Human Services AgencycoreOthersMajor government partner providing funding, CalFresh partnership for same-day benefit certification, and coordinated services for social service programs.
• US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care ProgramcoreOthersFederal funding partner providing Continuum of Care Program grants for homelessness assistance programs.
• Feeding San DiegocoreTechnology or IntegrationFood program partner providing free food assistance through Feeding San Diego's hunger-relief programs and Find Food Map resources.
• Regional Task Force on Homelessness (RTFH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinates the Coordinated Entry System providing referrals for rapid rehousing and homelessness services.
• PATH (People Assisting The Homeless)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for housing navigation and homelessness services in San Diego County.
• Interfaith Community ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for housing and social services providing coordinated care for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
• Catholic CharitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for housing services and comprehensive social services coordination.
• One Safe Place (North County Family Justice Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-service center opened July 2022 in San Marcos providing free support services to people victimized by violence, abuse, assault, trafficking, or other crimes. CRC is a partner in this collaborative resource.
• 211 San DiegocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity resource hotline and database of 6,000+ services available 24/7 in 200+ languages, providing community connectors to guide people to information.
• Coastal Roots FarmsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood & Nutrition Program Partner providing fresh produce for food assistance programs.
• The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food BanksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood program partner contributing to food assistance network.
• Gelson's Del MarsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood & Nutrition Program Partner providing food donations for community assistance.
• Lazy AcressupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood & Nutrition Program Partner with locations in Encinitas providing food donations.
• San Diego District Attorney's OfficesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDomestic Violence Program Partner providing legal advocacy and coordinated responses for survivors.
• San Marcos Unified School District Workability ProgramsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership since 2009 helping young individuals acquire marketable work skills through San Marcos Resale Store.
• San Diego Food System AlliancesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood & Nutrition Program Partner working on food system improvements.
• Exposure SkateminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWorld's largest women's skateboarding event supporting CRC, featured on CBS8 News coverage.

Scale indicators24 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Father Joe's Villages: Large San Diego nonprofit operating emergency shelters, transitional housing, and comprehensive services for people experiencing homelessness. Comparable wraparound model (housing, food, health, child care) at greater scale, primarily serving downtown San Diego.
• Feeding San Diego: San Diego County's largest hunger-relief organization, distributing food through partner pantries including CRC. Directly comparable as a food-security peer, though operating at larger scale with a wholesale distribution model rather than direct client-choice service.
• Interfaith Community Services: North County San Diego nonprofit providing emergency assistance, housing, and supportive services. Directly comparable to CRC in mission (homelessness prevention, food assistance, case management) and geography (overlapping service area including Escondido and surrounding North County cities).
• PATH (People Assisting The Homeless): San Diego-based nonprofit delivering housing navigation, interim housing, and rapid rehousing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Directly comparable to CRC's Housing/Supportive Services program and serves as a referral partner.
• Alpha Project for the Homeless: San Diego nonprofit providing shelter, housing, and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness. Comparable to CRC's Housing/Supportive Services program with broader geographic reach across central San Diego.
• Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank: Regional food bank serving San Diego County through partner agencies and direct distributions. Comparable as a food-security peer and listed CRC partner; operates a different distribution model but addresses the same hunger-relief mission.
• YWCA of San Diego County: Regional nonprofit providing domestic violence services, emergency shelter, counseling, and advocacy. Directly comparable to CRC's Carol's House DV shelter, 24-hour hotline, and DV prevention education programs.
• Home Start: San Diego nonprofit focused on family homelessness prevention through case management, housing support, and education. Comparable in providing rapid rehousing and family-stabilization services similar to CRC's housing and counseling programs.
• Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego: Faith-based nonprofit operating housing programs, food pantries, immigration services, and case management across San Diego County. Comparable to CRC as a referral partner and multi-service safety-net provider with overlapping program mix.

Broad incumbents

• San Diego Rescue Mission: Established San Diego faith-based nonprofit operating emergency shelters, recovery programs, and food services. Comparable mission and service mix to CRC, but larger scale, broader geographic reach, and longer operating history make it a broader incumbent in the regional safety-net ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/sandiegocrc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sandiegocrc
• Instagraminstagram.com/sandiegocrc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

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